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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
7
The article explains how statistics guide traffic safety by detailing accident types, conditions, and drivers. It cites R. L. Forney of the National Safety Council, noting year round data collection to identify hazards and focus enforcement and education efforts.
Cresty the Flycatcher uses an old snake’s discarded suit to build a nest while a watcher in a tree top observes. A separate report quotes Mr Forney urging better traffic accident statistics to identify causes and improve safety through data driven police and engineering actions.
Mrs. N. F. with Phyllis Belmont suggests simple pencil and paper games after meals to entertain guests who do not play bridge or listen to music. Each guest writes 10 dislikes signed. lists are read and players guess who wrote them, then 10 likes are scored. A small prize goes to the highest scorer. Chinese checkers also recommended.
Harvard archives display the official crimson kerchief adopted in 1910 to standardize the color first worn by an 1858 crew member. Also shown is W. P. Lombard’s football uniform from 1875 to 1877.
London report describes William Ramsay a Tilbury Essex bus conductor who carries a pigeon to work each day. He writes a note with his expected arrival time and ties it to the pigeon's leg before release so his wife can have dinner ready on his return.
In Cleveland a 20 year old youth was sentenced to the Ohio reformatory after stealing a police car from a policeman.
A party led by Capt. Robert Hall of Detroit sails for the West Indies to explore the submerged 1680 city of St James near St Kitts. Members include Jack Browne Rupert Conrad George Lawson James Murdock and Jack Callouette. Browne owns helium diving suits and the team plans to publish a book describing their explorations using five cameras and deep sea gear. They expect to reach the St James area by late June aboard the m ship Albee.
The pattern No 1784 and No 1786 offer a smart play suit with suspender skirt for girls. Sizes 14 to 42 for pattern 1784 and ages 8 to 14 for pattern 1786. Fabric needs vary by size with details listed. price 15 cents each. Order via The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Room 1324 Chicago Illinois.
Editorial fragment urges transparency in deeds noting society would judge actions by hidden motives. It argues that people should avoid self deception and strive for integrity even when aims seem admirable.
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